Casie83 38 Posted April 21, 2014 Ok so I've read tons and tons about post op Constipation. But I don't think I've seen a single thing about post op diarrhea? Surely I am not the only person to have this problem?? And at what point should I be concerned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pharmd08 18 Posted April 21, 2014 Nope! Me too! I thought I was constipated once, but I just waited like an hour and the diarrhea returned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffnomore 1,235 Posted April 21, 2014 I hate to tell you this, but I have had some form of diarrhea most mornings since having gallbladder surgery 5 years ago. We didn't know if it would change after the sleeve, but so far, it hasn't. Pretty much daily, after my morning coffee. However, it doesn't stick around all day. What I would say is that you can't count on anything working correctly gastrically in the first few weeks, so give it a while and see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie83 38 Posted April 21, 2014 Yeah I had my gallbladder removed years ago and had terrible diarrhea for several years after. So I am familiar. I have my post op on Thursday so I will ask my doc. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I really just expected the Constipation since that's all I have read about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMJG 1,266 Posted April 21, 2014 You are still pretty soon after surgery, but when you can, I would add Fiber supplements to your diet. I found Fiber helps with both Constipation and diarrhea. I use the powdered kind like Optifiber or similar brands and add it to my herbal tea, Protein shake, or other drink. Will your dr allow you to take immodium? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeniseNCC1701 306 Posted April 21, 2014 Two months out, and I have diarrhea on a regular basis, with an occasional normal-ish BM every now and then. My surgeon didn't seem concerned, and said it was OK to take Immodium ever few days. Be well… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pamalamb 72 Posted April 21, 2014 Good to know this is normal. I am 6 days out and nothing at all happened for 4 days then WHAMO! I am strickly on Clear Liquids right now and was surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awold0 246 Posted April 21, 2014 Yeah I had my gallbladder removed years ago and had terrible diarrhea for several years after. So I am familiar. I have my post op on Thursday so I will ask my doc. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I really just expected the Constipation si that's all I have read about. I am 9 months out from sleeve. 2 months ago I had my gallbladder removed. I have been lucky but no issues with loose bowels. I did however for almost 10 days have loose bowels right after sleeve surgery. I do take align probiotic daily. I am very regular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aNewTanya 109 Posted April 22, 2014 I am nearly 3 weeks out and have diarrhea daily since surgery. So annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetPRN 496 Posted April 22, 2014 I had it the first month also. My Protein Drinks seemed to bring it on, especially Muscle Milk Light. I will say the pendulum swung the other way by the end of the fifth week. I'm not sure which was worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeLee37 109 Posted April 22, 2014 This was one of the questions on my preop test, something like "Diarrhea or loose stools is a common effect of surgery?-- T or F" or something like that. The answer was True so I think you are all right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophie'sChoice 269 Posted April 22, 2014 They sent me home on an Iron supplement. Not only did it give me diarrhea but it was black! They should warn a girl about such things! They let me stop the supplement but at 6 weeks out I'm still what you would call "loose". Most likely from the whey Protein. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophie'sChoice 269 Posted April 22, 2014 Ummmmmm that loose comment was about my stool.....not me personally LoL! 3 woo woo, ProudGrammy and BeeLee37 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbtnln 81 Posted April 22, 2014 My doc said when you're on a liquid diet, you're liquid in/liquid out. So nothing to be surprised about. It will normalize. You will need to take fiber supplements eventually to make everything regular. Just make sure you're putting in as much as you're putting out so you don't get dehydrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Ummmmmm that loose comment was about my stool.....not me personally LoL! :lol: @@sophie'sChoice are you sure??? thanks for the clarification kathy Edited April 22, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
